DeAndre Yedlin gave the visitors hope, but the Premier League champions proved too strong for the Magpies

Kyle Walker scored his first Manchester City goal to give the reigning Premier League champions all three points against Newcastle United.

Rafa Benitez set his Magpies side out not to lose, but would have been deeply disappointed to see them go behind so early.

Walker hit a rasping effort from 25 yards to secure the victory

A lapse in concentration from skipper Jamal Lascelles saw the ball fall to England international Raheem Sterling who placed a wonderful curling effort past the despairing dive of Martin Dubravka.

The visitors were level when DeAndre Yedlin escaped the attention of the City backline to get on the end of Salomon Rondon’s cross.

However order was restored when, from 25 yards out, Walker drilled a stinging drive into the far corner to ensure Pep Guardiola’s side kept the heat on Liverpool at the top of the table.

MOMENT OF THE MATCH

Having already opened his Premier League account for the season, Sterling looks to have started this season with a real vengeance after unnecessary backlash at the World Cup in Russia.

The City players celebrate with Sterling after his wonderful equaliser

His opener in this game left Dubravka in the Newcastle goal absolutely no chance and showed how the young man is slowly becoming a more and more complete footballer under Pep Guardiola.

A caressed finish which defied his 23 years would not have looked out of place in the archives of a Thierry Henry ‘Best Goals’ compilation.

While Walkers blasted finish was certainly spectacular, there was a real sense of assured quality from his international colleague to open the scoring.

MAN OF THE MATCH – David Silva

While Newcastle’s shot-stopper made several key saves for his side, there was only one man capable of taking this award.

Silva only strengthens claims he is the best Premier League import with his consistently brilliant displays

Silva is ageing like a fine wine, continually stepping up for Pep Guardiola in the absence of Kevin De Bruyne.

He is always willing to receive the ball in tight situations to try and create space for others – his selflessness with and without the ball will be watched on by the City boss with sheer delight in replays of this game.

Unlucky to not get on the scoresheet himself, often finding himself agonisingly close to getting on the end of a final pass at the end of a flowing move.